Program delivery update: COVID-19 – Study permits

This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.

May 22, 2020

The study permit instructions have been updated with the following:

processing instructions on requesting additional documents on open applications for study permits and post-graduation work permits
instructions on study permit extension applications submitted without a letter of acceptance
instructions for students destined to Quebec
instructions on off-campus work authorizations
instructions on post-graduation work permit applications submitted without a letter of completion or final transcript
a reminder on the eligibility to work while a post-graduation work permit application is in processing

Updated instructions